The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and depression do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his physical impairments also contribute to his unemployability. The Board denied the TDIU claim due to lack of evidence showing exceptional factors from his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder and depression is insufficient to meet the criteria for a TDIU, as he has other physical impairments that also contribute to his unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety disorder NOS, Depression NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24016503
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